notebook sketch no.1 for Body Into Sky Body into Sky is the umbrella for a series of solo dance projects investigating the nature and manifestation of the five elements in body, sound, light, space and environment. Culminating in multiple events, performances and projects as dance art, durational performance, installation, dance on camera, photography, and an archival body of research through the project's ongoing documentation, this series of works is meant to be a minimalist meditation of the presence of these elemental forces within self and life, and a love song to the body, nature, and the cosmos. This is a short excerpt of impromptu movement studies shot during a site visit – exploring a potential location and gathering ideas for the filmed portion of this project, to be undertaken at a future date. https://vimeo.com/144499963 ...

Imaginary Gardens Impromptu test shoot for future project. https://vimeo.com/97632864 ...

Jalus (Rainbow Body) A chance encounter in the night at a Buddhist retreat center, resulted in this mysterious, yet beautiful and meditative piece. I had to capture something on the spot, and it was either shoot it with my iPhone 5, or my compact Sony RX100, pushed to the limit, hand held. I went with the Sony, using available light from the hoops. Many thanks to Sage Brodersen and her beautiful energy, which unfolded with little direction from me, during this impromptu shoot. https://vimeo.com/70532705 ...

Memorial Footage shot at the Lincoln Memorial, highlighting the memorial and it’s surroundings, as well as it’s visitors, during a typical summer day. Shot during August and September 2012. Music: Brian Harris https://vimeo.com/54342105 ...

et les arbres Test material shot during a site visit in September 2011, with choreographer Keira Hart-Mendoza. Movement improvisation: Keira Hart-Mendoza Camera: Brian Harris Music: Claude Debussy - Trio pour violon, violoncello et piano en sol majeur III - Andante espressivo (licensed through Audiosocket) https://vimeo.com/29319684 ...

Signs of Life Who knew flowers liked to dance? I caught them in the act. An improvisation shot with the Canon EOS 7D, a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 lens, and an EF 25 II extension tube. Music: Brian Harris https://brianharris.bandcamp.com https://vimeo.com/8430733 ...

Fallen Angels It's fall. A dance. The choreography of leaves. The Canon EOS 7D with a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4, and an EF 25 II extension tube. Original Music: Brian Harris, "Interlude 4" https://brianharris.bandcamp.com https://vimeo.com/7364356 ...

The Flash of Perception My first video using the video capabilities of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. This was created for a contemplative arts festival. Original Music: Brian Harris https://vimeo.com/5202737 ...

le bouddha Another quick "improvisation," shot and edited in a few hours using the macro and 720p HD capabilities of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 compact still camera. Music: Brian Harris, "Koan 2" https://brianharris.bandcamp.com https://vimeo.com/5136060 ...